cv joint tick?

[Finto_GX]

hi ,
noticed lately when i take off theres a high pitched whine from left front and when moving very slowly its a tick in forward motion and reverse motion, when looking at the cv rubber boot theres a black wear line from the angle it is at as the car is incredibly low, are my cv joints knackered or is it ok and normal just because its lowered?
any help would be great thanks

 

[h701micra]

Probably cv joint and wheel bearings tbh
That's what lowered cars do

 

[Finto_GX]

Ahh thats grand then, probably go at some stage but if so ill just replace

 

[h701micra]

Ahh thats grand then, probably go at some stage but if so ill just replace

You don't want a bearing or cv jpint to fail buddy. Results can be a bit disastrous

 

[Finto_GX]

Will it start to whine badly before it goes like? And will wheel lock up when it goes?

 

[h701micra]

The bearing or cv?
Bearing makes a grinding noise
Cv joint will rattle and or whine

And if a cv joint goes your wheel will lock up
If the bearing goes the wheel can also lock up but your wheel wont fall off like some people think

 

[Finto_GX]

Ill give them a re grease soon enough as ill be lightening flywheel, ok just keep an eye on them so and listen out for strange noises

 

[h701micra]

Bearings and joints are more important bud. Just looking out for your safety

 

[Finto_GX]

Can the bearinga be greased or are they a sealed unit?

 

[h701micra]

Can the bearinga be greased or are they a sealed unit?

They'll be a sealed unit I'd of thought

 

[r-reg-sr]

you need the frankspeedo eng lift mod

 

[frank]

you need the frankspeedo eng lift mod

aye, lift the g/box, to straighten the shafts eh zed

 

[tomwest]

you just adjusted the g/box mount then Frank? no top engine mount lift or anything?

 

[frank]

you just adjusted the g/box mount then Frank? no top engine mount lift or anything?

yes, pie-cut the mount tom, you,re basically lifting the g/box an inch or two

 

[Enuo]

yes, pie-cut the mount tom, you,re basically lifting the g/box an inch or two

Thought of lifting the steering rack to eliminate bump steer?

 

[tomwest]

genius Frank nice one haha! ive got a pair of CV joints to do at the weekend. new steering arms as well, so i may well get to the g/box mount as well! ive got about a 50mm drop at the moment, so how far do you think i'd have to lift the mount?

i was thinking (as i have a decent lathe and a toy mill) about making a proper set of lifters but had pretty much decided it was unneccessary for the lows i run. just lifting the box will make it muc easier!

 

[skymera]

A knocking CV joint should last well.

Mine's been knocking ever since I was lowered about 23,000 miles ago.

Last month or so it has got noticeably worse, but so long as you don't drive like a bellend or pull out sharply too harsh, you should be okay.